Absolutely agree.
I think that alone best explains how we got where we are today.
We were out doing "other" and not wasting time in politics.
Now we're outraged that the scum has grown solid where we never bothered to go.
"Decisions are made by those who show up." - Anon
Sadly you are most correct. Our forefathers knew, and taught, that we should concentrate on our local districts - and the top would be taken care of. We just have ignored their teachings - and allowed TV and whatever else to distract us from doing what most needs to be done - take care of things a few blocks from where we live!
There's quite a bit more to that story though - the damage caused by 'progressive republicans' at the beginning of the 1900's hobbled the power of the people to rule from the bottom up. But, we can push for laws that were eliminated to be reinstated. Which should be one of the main focuses of our FREEPac. More on that in a later post - I've GOT to get off for a bit...